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GN53 BYX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,256 mi
Last recorded150,256 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,256 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 148,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 143,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 140,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 138,360 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 136,790 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 136,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,495 miles

ECU fault warning lamp illuminated

lots of travel on handbrake lever

Fail 28 Sep 2016 133,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken top mounting misplaced and damaged (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ECU fault warning lamp illuminated

lots of travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,777 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 117,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 117,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,943 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,556 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Disc's wearing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate begin: to deteriorate.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate begin: to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,269 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,075 miles

Plastic cover covering floor/chassis areas.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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GN53 BYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 BYX registered?

GN53 BYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is GN53 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 BYX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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